: knowledge of how to do something smoothly and efficiently : expertise
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you'll gain some practical know-how in this auto mechanics class
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Without translating that know-how into durable capability inside, companies risk dependency instead of growth.
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Guests return for the sprawling bedrooms, marble soaking tubs, and exceptional old-school service (shoe shining, unpacking and proper concierge know-how).
—Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
During her Interscope days, Perez says she felt compelled to help produce her songs but didn’t yet have the studio know-how to assist her collaborators.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
There’s no steep learning curve or need for technical know-how.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Guests return for the sprawling bedrooms, marble soaking tubs, and exceptional old-school service (shoe shining, unpacking and proper concierge know-how).
—Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
During her Interscope days, Perez says she felt compelled to help produce her songs but didn’t yet have the studio know-how to assist her collaborators.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
There’s no steep learning curve or need for technical know-how.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for know-how
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/know-how. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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